46' 2000 Beneteau 461
Rodney Bay Saint Lucia
46'
2000 Yanmar
Diesel
4JH3-TE
Inboard
Direct
75Hp
56Kw
3,279Hrs
Set sail on WindSwept, a never chartered and well maintained 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 461 that blends elegance with practical cruising performance. Designed by the world-renowned Bruce Farr and built by Beneteau’s US production team, this 46-footer offers the perfect balance of speed, stability, and comfort, making her an ideal vessel for exploring the Caribbean in style.
This 3-cabin version of the Beneteau 461 is highly sought after for its spacious and intelligent layout. WindSwept easily accommodates up to eight people with a generous forward owner’s stateroom, two large aft cabins, and convertible salon seating. Whether you’re cruising with family or entertaining friends under the stars, this yacht provides space and privacy in equal measure.
Inside you’ll find the timeless design Beneteau is known for, richly finished wood cabinetry, expansive natural lighting through deck hatches and portlights, and thoughtful ventilation throughout. The salon is both comfortable and functional, with a U-shaped settee and a large dining table that converts into a full-sized berth, making overnight guests feel at home. The forward cabin includes a private ensuite head with shower, while the aft cabins share a second well-appointed head, giving everyone onboard convenience and comfort.
The galley is designed for offshore functionality as well as life on the hook, featuring ample counter space, a double stainless-steel sink, top-loading refrigeration, and a reliable Force 10 propane stove/oven setup, everything you need to prepare meals at anchor or underway.
But WindSwept isn’t just about luxury, she sails beautifully. The Farr-designed hull and keel deliver exceptional performance under sail, she balances well on the helm, tracks steadily, and can clip along at 8 knots on a reach with ease. The in-mast furling mainsail and roller furling genoa make sail handling straightforward, even for a short-handed crew. With a deep cockpit, wide decks, and well-placed winches, WindSwept is both safe and exhilarating to sail.
She’s also equipped with everything you need for extended cruising the Caribbean and beyond; solar panels to stay energy-independent, a robust windlass with a Rocna anchor and chain rode for reliable holding in varied conditions, a powerful Yanmar diesel engine with excellent maintenance history, and plenty of tankage for water and fuel. Her systems are designed for simplicity and reliability, critical when island-hopping.
On deck, the large cockpit with a centerline table is shaded by a full bimini and dodger, providing a welcoming space for sunset cocktails, lobster dinners, or quiet mornings with a coffee and a view. The sugar scoop transom with swimming ladder makes dinghy access and swimming effortless.
With her proven pedigree, classic styling, and comprehensive cruising setup, WindSwept is ready for adventure. Whether you’re dreaming of lazy days in the Grenadines, thrilling passages between the islands, crossing oceans, or making her your liveaboard home, this Beneteau 461 delivers comfort, performance, and serious cruising potential.
Step aboard WindSwept and let her carry you toward the horizon, where the water is warm, the drinks are cold, and the next anchorage is always just a reach away.
All vessels for sale at BVI Yacht Sales are open to co-brokerage representation from any broker or agent worldwide, giving our sellers the greatest range of opportunity for the best possible sale of their yacht.
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Interior Comforts & Amenities
• Three cabin layout with spacious salon
• Salon headroom- 6'5"
• Forward- V-berth with ensuite head and shower (bunk length is 7'2")
• Twin aft cabins with double bunks (bunk length is 6'10")
• Dinette converts to additional double bunk
• Sleeps eight total
• Setee on starboard side
• Two Jabsco manual heads (Forward new 4/2024, Aft new1/2025) (Fwd head has a 6 gal holding tank)
• Force 10 stove with oven & broiler
• Microwave- Sunbeam
• Refrigerator- Top loading, SeaFrost BDXPAW, 6.25 cu ft (Compressor replaced 1/2023, Optional water cooling)
• Freezer- Top loading, SeaFrost BDXPAW, 4.00 cu ft
• Aft head w/ shower shared by aft cabins
• Water heater- Atwood MPD93200 10.5 gal Powered by engine or electric
• All deck hatches & portlights have sun covers and screens to keep interior cool
• Air conditioning- Cruisair SMX2, 2 units (Condition unknown, not used)
• Propane- 2 x 10 lb. tanks in stern locker
• Ventilation fans in salon and all cabins
• Varnished hardwood veneers throughout
Electronics & Navigation Equipment
• Navigation- iPads with Navionics
• VHF- Standard Horizon Explorer GX1600 (25W), with remote handset at helm
• AIS- Digital Yacht iAIS TX Class B (Bluetooth, purchased 12/2020)
• Radar- Furuno First Watch Wireless Radar (Bluetooth, purchased 12/2020, mounted on arch)
• Depth- Raytheon ST60 Tridata
• Wind- Raytheon ST60
• Autopilot- Raymarine APU400 (control board replaced/upgraded 3/2019)
• Raymarine autopilot control p70s (new 2026)
• Compass- Plastimo Olympic 135
• Stereo- Kenwood KMR-D558BT
• Salon and cockpit speakers
• SSB- Icom IC-710 (disconnected)
Electrical System
• Solar Panels- 2 x Panasonic 365W (730W total, mounted on arch, installed 2/1/2019)
• Charge Controllers- 2 x Victron MPPT 100/30
• Batteries- 2 banks of 4 x 6V Duracell batteries (12V system)
• Starter Battery- Odyssey Extreme Group 31
• Battery Charger- ProCharge Ultra
• Inverter- Schumacher PC-2000
• Shore Power- 2 Marinco outlets (stern)
• 2 x 30A shore power cables
• USB Power- Available in most cabins, helm and nav station.
• Navigation Lights- Mast rewired with LED anchor, steaming, and deck lights
• Stern light- LED
• Bow light- Incandescent
Batteries
• House- 2 banks of 4 x 6V Duracell batteries, 8 total (12V system)
• Engine- Odyssey Extreme Group 31
Mechanical Equipment
• Windlass- Italiwinch (1500 watts, replaced Feb 2022) 'Quick' brand control at bow + remote at helm
• Propeller- MaxProp 3-blade feathering (Factory rebuilt 12/2020)
• Prop Shaft Seal- PSS brand
• Transmission- Kanzaki KBW21
• Alternator- 12V with Balmar controller (belt driven)
• Shift Controller- UltraFlex B400 (New controller & cable 11/2022)
• Steering system- SS cable
• Emergency tiller
• Rudder bearing (New 2023)
• Three Kidde fire extinguishers 10-B-C (dry chemical)
Tankage
Fuel
• Main: 53 gal
• Aux 1: 25 gal
• Aux 2: 30 gal
• Total: 108 gal (stainless steel)
• Transfer Pump switch at engine control panel
Water
• Salon Port: 67 gal
• Salon Starboard: 67 gal
• Forward: 73 gal
• Total: 207 gal (fiberglass)
Deck & Cockpit Equipment
• Cockpit table
• Storage lockers under teak finished cockpit seating
• Custom vinyl seat cushions for cockpit (full set)
• Dodger- Full Sunbrella with opening center and clear vinyl windows, Sunbrella covers for vinyl
• Bimini- Full Sunbrella cover
• SS pulpit and stanchions
• New lifelines installed 2024
• Primary anchor- 25 kg Rocna anchor with 200’ of 3/8” chain.
• Chain- 200 ft, 3/8 (New Feb 2022)
• Secondary Anchor- Fortress FX-37 with chain and rope rode
• Dinghy davits
• Swimming ladder
• Portlights- 12 Lewmar with covers and screens (New 2/2023)
• Toe-rail- Teak finished with Epithane
Sails & Rigging
• In-mast furling main
• Keel stepped mast
• Roller furling genoa
• Standing rigging inspected and passed 2023
• Inner shrouds replaced 2023
Winches
• Lewmar 40ST, Electric 2-speed
• Lewmar 44ST Manual 2-speed
• Lewmar 54ST Manual 2-speed
• Lewmar 54ST Manual 2-speed
Sails
• In-mast furling mainsail by Perfect Sailmakers (New 2018)
• Doyle Genoa (New 2025)
Additional Equipment
• AB Alumina 9.5 dingy (New January 2025)
• Yamaha 8 hp 2 stroke outboard
• Revere 6 person life raft mounted on deck. Re-certified January 2025, valid thru 1/2028
• 7 PFD jackets
• MOM8 Man Overboard Module
• Throwable horseshoe
• 2 Radar reflectors (mast-mounted)
• Cookware, some dishes & cutlery
• Various power & hand tools
• Assorted spare engine parts & fluids
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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